Since when are you a Proper Bike Co sponsored rider?Shanice Silva Cruz: I started riding for Proper mid August and am very happy with their support! I was quickly used to my new bike and within half an hour I was back to doing my regular tricks like a tailwhip to tap!

What size frame are you currently on?Shanice Silva Cruz: I am riding a 20.7” Tecmatik frame, I’m not very tall and I like the way shorter bikes spin!

Does a new bike give you some extra motivation to learn tricks?Shanice Silva Cruz: Absolutely! My riding sessions are with two other riders that I normally didn’t ride with in the past, combined with a new bike and the fact that I don’t have to be worried my bike will

break anymore motivates me a lot. It makes everything much easier and I am often surprised how quickly I land some hard tricks now.

Do you have something customized to make your bikemore personal and perfect for you? Shanice Silva Cruz: I don’t think so. With time each bike becomes familiar I guess. It is my lucky number number 7. (My 7th bike since I started riding almost 12 years ago)